Mark Lewis
Up close and personal: Mark Lewis, HotelREZ

Reading Time: < 1 minute SAN editor Eloise Hanson speaks to Mark Lewis, CEO of HotelREZ, about distribution strategies, capturing business travel, and importance of smart phones, AI and personalisation in the guest journey. They also talk about sci-fi books, Abba Voyage, and opening an animal sanctuary.

Ariva Luxury Residences
Ariva Luxury Residences launches extended stay collection

Reading Time: < 1 minute US: The 30-acre apartment home development Ariva Luxury Residences in Las Vegas has launched a collection of extended stay apartments called Ariva Serviced Residences.

Ascott Citadines Amsterdam
Ascott opens second Citadines aparthotel in Amsterdam

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Netherlands: Hospitality operator The Ascott Limited has opened the second Citadines-branded aparthotel in Amsterdam.

Lamington ESG report
Lamington Group releases ESG report

Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Family-owned real estate investor and developer Lamington Group has released its latest ESG report, detailing progress made in 2022.

The July Amsterdam
The July acquires seventh property in Amsterdam

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Netherlands: The July, which rebranded from City ID in November 2023, has acquired the Holiday Inn Amsterdam South and will convert the site into its seventh aparthotel.

Charles Hope UK
Charles Hope opens three UK properties

Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Serviced apartment operator Charles Hope has opened three properties in London, Leeds, and Birmingham, taking the portfolio to 19 properties and 273 units across the UK.

Frasers BREEAM In-Use
Frasers achieves BREEAM In-Use certification across Europe

Reading Time: < 1 minute EU: Operator Frasers Hospitality has obtained the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) In-Use certification for eight properties across Europe.

UK serviced apartment
UK serviced apartment market size and value revealed in report

Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Trade body The Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP) in collaboration with research company BONARD have launched an independent study on UK serviced apartments.

Guesty Series F
Guesty secures $130 million in Series F funding and targets IPO

Reading Time: 3 minutes Israel / US: Property management software platform Guesty has raised $130 million in a Series F funding round. 

November 21st 14:00 – 15:00 GMT – Building brand loyalty [Sponsored by The Residence]

Reading Time: < 1 minute Hosted by SAN editor Eloise Hanson.  Sponsored by The Residence. Loyalty programs haven’t been a major focus for serviced apartments. Yet with established hotel chains …